asked the Minister of Transport how the work of electrifying the railway between Manchester and Oldham on the London, Midland and Scottish Railway is progressing; and when does he estimate the job will be complete?

I understand from the railway company that the specifications in connection with the electrification scheme to which the hon. Member refers have not yet been completed. The latter part of the question does not, therefore, arise.

Can the hon. Gentleman say whether this project is definitely abandoned?

Is it not a much simpler matter to electrify the House than to electrify a railway?

Has not the London, Midland and Scottish Railway responded in every way to the representations that have been made?